About Me

I'm still at Petland working around 6 days a week. I'm starting to take off more days here and there to do wedding things and work on my music. My family and friends are my strength and my weakness. I am a stronger person because of them, and I would do anything in my power to help them. Hence, my weakness for my loved ones. Damon holds the key to my heart, and I couldn't be luckier than I am...marrying my best friend! I also have a deep affection for animals and lost causes. All of the animals we have, have come with problems (Jake was hit by a car, Bitter was left at 2 weeks old by his mother, Beelzebub "Bub's" cranium wasn't closing correctly over his fontanel lobe, Aargh 2 had fin and tail rot, and no one wanted Dottie). They're all doing perfectly fine now. Don't get me wrong, each of them has his on quirk to his personality, but that's what makes them unique and special. Damon and I took this semester off of school to get ready for our July 19th wedding. We have a lot of stuff done already, but I would hate to have seen the outbreak on my face if I would've been taking classes too! I imagine our next step is buying a house. But that may take a while, because it's gotta be on a big enough lot that I can have my horse fix. Horses are my other passion and really are a "girl's best friend." I showed for 13 years and miss the excitement and connection I made with my horse, Jaxs. Hopefully, I'll have that again someday. Right now, my chihuahua will have to do. Some generic things that I haven't put up in the past are some of my likes and dislikes. While this may seem unoriginal, I believe everyone has need for silly gossip. I am deathly afraid of spiders. Fog hanging over the car when I drive makes me claustrophobic. I have read all of the Left Behind books by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. I write in a leatherbound journal every few days about everything; my mood, current events, the weather, and any little peeves I may have. It really does help you let out frustrations and anger. I have become really addicted to fashion over the past 8 months; designer clothes, shoes, purses, jewelry. Horrible I know. My mother is my best friend, and while she may not know every little thing about me, I know that there is nothing I could do that would make her stop loving me. I hate the word moist. I love Chicken Caesar salads and white or blush wines. I tend to be a very jealous person when it comes to Damon. I love socks; all colors and textures. I would rather be too hot than too cold. Not a big fan of winter, but I like snow. My favorite movie of all time is A Christmas Story. I love playing games but have no one to play with. The latest TV show that I am hooked on is Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. I believe that all 11 or 12 year olds should be subjected to watching this. If anything would steer someone away from drugs it would be the first episode with Jeff Conway. Complete wreck. My cousin Chelsea lights up my life. She just turned 15, but has the mind-set of a twenty something person. She's a very bright girl that I love talking with about family, music, and everything in between. I love having her over to spend time with. I never cook, because I'm marrying a chef and I don't want to kill him with my love of salt. My dad is my hero...that's probably why I'm marrying him. FIGURATIVELY!!!! They always say a girl marries someone a lot like her dad. Well, Damon fits the picture! Deep water scares me. I'm a big Harry Potter fan. I love to look at houses. I collect stuffed animals. There, that's a little bit more about me I guess. I'll try to change things up every once in a while and add some fresh quirks.
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Member Since: 4/6/2007
Influences: I would have to say that my primay influence would have to be my mom. I sang with her when I was younger and so it was just became a part of me and something I loved. My boyfriend, Damon, is also very supportive of me singing. Being a musician himself, he understands the drive and dream. Female artists that have influenced me are Amy Lee from Evanescence, Avril Lavigne, Alanis Morissette, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Michelle Branch and The Wreckers, Sheryl Crow, Alicia Keyes, SheDaisy, Christina Aguilera, Stevie Nicks, Kelly Clarkson, Faith Hill, Gwen Stefani, Etta James, Shania Twain, K.T. Tunstall, Lauryn Hill, Patsy Cline, Dolly Parton, Sarah McLachlan, Sara Evans, and Norah Jones to name a few.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Where does the time go?

It's been so long since I've blogged! The last month has been so busy and it seems like it's not just me. Everyone I've talked to has had a hectic last month or so. I'm just gonna try to get stuff ...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:38:00 PST

What’s wrong with people?!

I just got a text from Damon saying that there is a shooter warning on Western’s campus. Apparently the university received a letter saying that there was going to be a shooting on campus today...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:28:00 PST

Oh Happy Day!

Bub’s surgery went great! He came out of everything fantastic and was himself when I picked him up. Of course, he had to wear an E-collar (the funny lampshade thing) for the first few days. B...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 09:54:00 PST

Fish Heads Fish Heads Eat Them Up Yum!

I sang the National Anthem again at one of Western's basketball games and this time it went really well. Damon was able to get everything recorded and my cousin Chelsea took some pictures! Now we're...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:44:00 PST

It takes time

Have you ever noticed that when you really want something to happen, the universal response is "be patient" or "it just takes time?" Of course the main "something" I'm talking about for me is singing...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 09:12:00 PST

National Anthem

So I sang the National Anthem this past Saturday at Western's Basketball game! It went really well, except for the filming part. Damon had the camera set up and anchored, but as soon as they announc...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Wed, 30 Jan 2008 06:31:00 PST

Singing

I'm singing the National Anthem at Western Illinois University's Basketball games on January 26th and February 16th! If that goes as well as I plan, we will be putting that into a YouTube video along...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Sun, 20 Jan 2008 06:45:00 PST

Today

I've decided to take this semester off of school. I'm only signed up for one class, but it's Microbiology and five days a week. Since I'm working six days a week and trying to plan a wedding and kee...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:50:00 PST

Chicago

I am so pumped about this weekend! I've got my six bridesmaids, Damon's mom, Shelby's mom (Karen), and my Aunt Denny going to Chicago on the Amtrak to look at Bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses! We...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Tue, 04 Dec 2007 02:33:00 PST

New Jersey

So Damon and I are in New Jersey right now! I've been recording with an awesome producer for the last 2 days and we'll be here through Saturday. We're working on a couple of country songs that are c...
Posted by Alyssa Bauer on Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:00:00 PST